Forever Flowers

Growing and arranging dried flowers

Ann Lindsay, Ann Lindsay

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Batsford Ltd
09 May 2022

Flower arranging & floral crafts; Gardening: plants; Trees, wildflowers & plants

Learn how to grow and dry flowers, plants and herbs to create dried floral arrangements that will breathe fresh life and style into your home without breaking the bank!

In this contemporary reimagining of a timeless craft, Ann Lindsay Mitchell guides you through the method of drying flowers in three achievable steps: growing, drying and arranging. This excellent source of practical advice is explored through an encyclopaedic list of flowers and foliage with specific information on how to grow, cut and dry them to best effect. From coffee table posies and large arrangements to hand tied-gift bunches and wedding bouquets, beautiful photography accompanies guidance to creating arrangements with your newly dried flowers.

Filled with delicate watercolour illustrations alongside stunning photography of both simple and elaborate floral arrangements, Forever Flowers is an exceptional guide to growing, drying and arranging.

Suitable for both experienced professionals and hopeful newcomers to the art of drying flowers, the information in the book is an invaluable resource for all to reference and return to. Anyone can create everlasting arrangements for friends, home or occasions that can be cherished for years to come.

By: Ann Lindsay, Ann Lindsay
Imprint: Batsford Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781849947169
ISBN 10: 1849947163
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 09 May 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Introduction Drying Greenery Drying methods Plants Annuals Perennials, biennnials, bulbs and small shrubs Shrubs and trees Wild plants and herbs Cultivated vegetables and herbs Other farm crops Arrangements Preparing material Arranging Index of plants

Ann Lindsay was brought up in a remote rural area of Scotland before entering the hot house world of Haute Couture in Paris and London. After working for Royal Couturier Hardy Amies, she side stepped into a life long career in journalism. Her great love of flowers and plants has encompassed both biographies on 19th century plant hunters to researching the successful methods of growing, collecting and drying plants for everlasting displays.